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meanwhile, the fbi is considering whether jessica's disappearance may be linked to the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in wyoming. >>> the deadly meningitis outbreak has claimed another life, with the latest victim announced in florida overnight. that brings the total death toll to 12. at least 119 people in 10 states have come down with the deadly but noncontagious form of the disease. the rare case of fungal meningitis has been tied to contaminated steroid shots made by a specialty pharmacy in massachusetts. >>> the tsa says it is standing by the way a terminally ill passenger was treated by its agents. michelle, who is dying of leukemia, was traveling to hawaii, for perhaps the final trip of her life. she called ahead to make sure there would be no problem since she has a feeding tube these days. but agents at the seattle tacoma airport forced her to lift up her shirt and pull back bandages in full view of others. >> when somebody wants to take a trip, especially an end of life trip because you want to see your family and friends, it's more important than just taking a trip.
meanwhile, the fbi is considering whether jessica's disappearance may be linked to the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in wyoming. >>> the deadly meningitis outbreak has claimed another life, with the latest victim announced in florida overnight. that brings the total death toll to 12. at least 119 people in 10 states have come down with the deadly but noncontagious form of the disease. the rare case of fungal meningitis has been tied to contaminated steroid shots made by a...
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she says it's a twist on a scam the fbi warned about weeks ago. where web users end up on a compromised site that infects the computer and gives scammers the chance to lock them up and demand a ransom. >> it's fraudulent and fake and not something, don't send anyone money. that's not being authorized by the comptroller of maryland. >> reporter: scammers want you to think it is. the comptroller's office is putting the word out so you won't be the next victim. we know it's out there. >> reporter: joce sterman, abc2 news. the best way to head off the scam is to make sure that your computer is up to date with all your antivirus software. never click on links or attachments. if you computer locks up with the message, you will need tech help to completely clean out the computer. if you want to question the validity of the messages, you should call the office directly, they will help you out. >>> time for a check on the weather, obviously a big story, so much is going on. some kids are out for the day because it's columbus day. >> pressure is always on.
she says it's a twist on a scam the fbi warned about weeks ago. where web users end up on a compromised site that infects the computer and gives scammers the chance to lock them up and demand a ransom. >> it's fraudulent and fake and not something, don't send anyone money. that's not being authorized by the comptroller of maryland. >> reporter: scammers want you to think it is. the comptroller's office is putting the word out so you won't be the next victim. we know it's out there....
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fbi working to combat laser pointer attacks on pilots. officials say there could be 3700 laser pointer in accidents this year. -- pointer in accidents this year. >>> snail mail, post offices will be closed. it's columbus day. banks are closed today because of the holiday. everything will re-open tomorrow. california governor jerry brown is asking for an immediate relief for a cheaper blend of gasoline to bring the cost of prices down at the pump. drivers have seen a huge spike in gas over the past couple of weeks. prices average $4.65 a gallon compared to $3.84, national average. hallmark are going to be closing doors and it's because of emails and social networking sites. people are buying greeting cards and shifted to using the internet. 300 people will lose jobs because of the closure. time to get a check on the weather, over to lynette charles, rainy day yesterday. we need the rain. it's cold and raw again for today. look at the temperatures, coming in the upper 30s, northville, ellicott, ijamsville, 40s in northeast and also 46 rock
fbi working to combat laser pointer attacks on pilots. officials say there could be 3700 laser pointer in accidents this year. -- pointer in accidents this year. >>> snail mail, post offices will be closed. it's columbus day. banks are closed today because of the holiday. everything will re-open tomorrow. california governor jerry brown is asking for an immediate relief for a cheaper blend of gasoline to bring the cost of prices down at the pump. drivers have seen a huge spike in gas...
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fbi agents descended on jessica ridgeway's home on tuesday, with her family's permission. bringing in search dogs and scouring the backyard, as her emotional parents spoke out for the first time. >> you get the pit in your stomach that you don't want any parent, any parent to, to ever experience in their whole entire life. >> just, it's the worst thing i've ever been through. >> reporter: sara ridgeway, says her daughter, jessica, left home on friday morning to meet up with friends for the walk to school. that was the last time she was seen. >> and i need her to walk back through that door. >> mthe camera. >> reporter: authorities are hoping this video of jessica, first broadcast on "gma," will generate new leads. >> we ask you to be here. >> reporter: overnight, residents held candlelight vigils for the safe return of the 10-year-old who loves stuffed animals and playing with her dog. >> we know how precious our children are. and we know this could happen to any of us. >> i just can't imagine going through this. >> reporter: jessica's parents, who are not married and have
fbi agents descended on jessica ridgeway's home on tuesday, with her family's permission. bringing in search dogs and scouring the backyard, as her emotional parents spoke out for the first time. >> you get the pit in your stomach that you don't want any parent, any parent to, to ever experience in their whole entire life. >> just, it's the worst thing i've ever been through. >> reporter: sara ridgeway, says her daughter, jessica, left home on friday morning to meet up with...
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abc news learned that he told detectives and the fbi, hey this is a game. however, the officials are puzzled whether he meant the questioning or the stuff in his checked baggage. and officials are still trying to figure out how he managed to fly from china to korea to japan and on to los angeles without being stopped by security. >>> a plea deal reach in the case of a colorado student shot after she wandered into a house drunk. zoe ripple pleaded getty to felony trespassing. her record will be wiped clean if she stays out of trouble. the colorado university student claims sunny was given a date rape drug the night she ended up inside the stranger's house. >> really scary things can happen p it is so important to keep -- your bearings about you. and -- and really be conscious of what you are doing and what other people are doing. >> ripple was shot in the hip after she showed of in the homeowner's bedroom and was repeatedly warned to leave. the homeowner was not charged. >>> two people are dead after a parking garage collapsed on the campus of miami-dade col
abc news learned that he told detectives and the fbi, hey this is a game. however, the officials are puzzled whether he meant the questioning or the stuff in his checked baggage. and officials are still trying to figure out how he managed to fly from china to korea to japan and on to los angeles without being stopped by security. >>> a plea deal reach in the case of a colorado student shot after she wandered into a house drunk. zoe ripple pleaded getty to felony trespassing. her record...
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the fbi says a large amount of these newly-designed bills, they won't say how many, were stolen from a plane in philadelphia. the bills have a sophisticated design to prevent counterfeiting. but they don't go into circulation until next year. >>> and finally, a crowning achievement for the florida girl who made state history to become the first girl to play quarterback in a football game. erin demilio was crowned homecoming queen. she was dressed in her uniform. the homecoming king was one of her teammates. she got a corsage and stuck it in her wristband. south plantation high won, 18-0. they are undefeated for the record. >> love her. thank you, ron. >>> politics, now. and t-minus three days until the next presidential debate. as the candidates get ready this morning, team obama is recruiting celebrity help. team romney is attacking what was supposed to be this president's greatest asset, foreign policy. it's "your voice, your vote." and abc's david kerley is in washington this morning. david, good morning, sir. >> reporter: good morning, dan. as of this morning, mitt romney has the
the fbi says a large amount of these newly-designed bills, they won't say how many, were stolen from a plane in philadelphia. the bills have a sophisticated design to prevent counterfeiting. but they don't go into circulation until next year. >>> and finally, a crowning achievement for the florida girl who made state history to become the first girl to play quarterback in a football game. erin demilio was crowned homecoming queen. she was dressed in her uniform. the homecoming king was...
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fbi agents and police are still urgently going door-to-door. they even asked william kessel to search a locked room to make sure jessica wasn't inside. she wasn't. >> they have to rule that room out. >> reporter: we're now going into the fifth day since jessica failed to show up here at school. and in that exclusive video, investigators and her family want you to see her face and hear her voice, hoping that someone will provide this case the break that it needs. we also expect to hear from jessica's family for the first time later today. george? amy? >> clayton, thanks very much. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the shocking moment at sunday's nfl game in kansas city. some hometown fans actually cheered when the chief's quarterback was knocked flat with an injury. and one of his teammates is fighting back, comparing the hecklers to the crowds at the coliseum in roam. and this sparked a lot of soul-searching in kansas city. >> a lot of people wondering what happened there. kansas city fans critical of matt cassel's performance over the weekend.
fbi agents and police are still urgently going door-to-door. they even asked william kessel to search a locked room to make sure jessica wasn't inside. she wasn't. >> they have to rule that room out. >> reporter: we're now going into the fifth day since jessica failed to show up here at school. and in that exclusive video, investigators and her family want you to see her face and hear her voice, hoping that someone will provide this case the break that it needs. we also expect to...